Joseph Leonard White, Jr.

He was born in Charleston, SC, on January 14, 1947, to the late Rebecca Frances Jones White and Joseph Leonard White, Sr.

Joe was known as “Joe Navy” proudly served in the U.S. Navy and attended UNC-Chapel Hill where he joined Phi Sigma Kappa and was loved by all of his fraternity brothers. He retired from Progress Energy and General Electric, spending all of his career in the nuclear industry. His greatest joys included fishing, watching the Tarheels play, spending time with his family, and being a grandfather.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife Terri Lynne, daughter Katie Breeann, son Joseph Lawrence, grandson Mason Cash Williams, sisters Joyce Ann Tabor (Richard), Candace White, and nephew Clay Tabor.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 20, 2020 from7:00pm-9:00 pm at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 3915 Oleander Drive,Wilmington, NC 28403.

Funeral Service will be on Friday, February 21, at 2:00 pm, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Easter Seals of Wilmington, NC.